how many cup equivalents from foods in the dairy group are recommended for adults each day?
Calcium-fortified soy milk also counts as a dairy food. The USDA recommends everyone over the age of 9 consume 3 cups from the dairy food group each day. For non-fluid dairy products, a 1-cup serving includes 1.5 ounces of hard cheese, 2 ounces of processed cheese, Â½ cup ricotta cheese and 2 cups cottage cheese.