Recommended servings

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Canada's Food Guide recommends that all Canadians should consume from two to four servings of Milk and Alternatives every day, according to their age group.

Children from 2 to 8 need 2 servings of Milk and Alternatives every day.

Teens and pre-teens from 9 to 18 need 3 to 4 servings of Milk and Alternatives every day.

Adults from 19 to 50 need 2 servings of Milk and Alternatives every day.

Adults 51 and over need 3 servings of Milk and Alternatives every day.