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?

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