How much dairy does my child need?
2 to 3-year-olds should have 1½ serves a day (for example, a cup of milk and a slice of cheese). 4 to 5-year-olds should have 1½ to 2 serves a day (for example: a tub of yoghurt and 2 slices of cheese). A serve is equal to: 1 cup of cow’s milk. If you give your child a plant-based milk alternative, check it has at least 100mg calcium in every 100mL of drink) 2 slices (40g) of hard cheese such as cheddar or a tub of yoghurt. Tips for serving dairy yoghurt on cereal or with freshly cut fruit cottage cheese or ricotta on wholegrain toast make smoothies with milk or yoghurt and fresh fruit grated or grilled cheese on veggies or pasta for lunch or dinner For more information regarding appropriate milk and milk alternative drinks, visit ‘munch and move’. The Australian Government has more information regarding serving sizes and the recommended number of serves for each of the five food groups to help with developing healthy eating habits.