How much milk do I need every day?
Canada’s Food Guide recommends 2 servings of milk alternatives per day for adults 19-50 years of age and 3 servings of milk and alternatives every day for adults over 51. For children it depends on their age.
For boys and girls:
What does one serving of milk and alternatives look like:
One serving of milk and alternatives is equal to:
- 250 mL (1 cup) of milk
- 50g cheese
- 175g (3/4 cup) of yogourt
Absolutely! Milk gives you a constant source of calcium and other bone building nutrients to slow down the natural loss of bone that occurs with age. But milk is good for more than bones. Click here (pdf of Nutrition for Women) to find out what else milk has done for you lately.
What milk is best for my child?
Children under age two should drink homogenized (3.25%) milk. All growing children have high energy needs and small stomachs. Therefore nutrient rich, energy dense foods such as whole or 2% milk are ideal for most children right though adolescence.
To find out how to get your children to drink the milk they need click here. Milk Matters for Children pdf.
How can I help my child maintain a healthy weight?
Click here to read Healthy Weights, Healthy Kids (pdf