Question

According to MyPlate, an adult age 18 or older should consume how many cups of milk or milk equivalents per day on a 2,000-calorie diet?

Answer 1

Answer:

3

Explanation:

Daily Recomendation

Children

2-3 years old ---2 cups

4-8 years old ---2½ cups

Girls

9-13 years old ---3 cups

14-18 years old ---3 cups

Boys

9-13 years old ---3 cups

14-18 years old ---3 cups

Women

19-30 years ---3 cups

31-50 years old ---3 cups

51+ years old ---3 cups

Men

19-30 years old ---3 cups

31-50 years old ---3 cups

51+ old years old ---3 cups

Cup Equivalents for Milk and Milk Products:

1 cup of milk, yogurt, or soymilk— gives 1 cup equivalent

1.5 ounces of natural cheese— gives 1 cup equivalent

2 ounces of processed cheese— gives 1 cup equivalent