Drinking milk regularly is a very healthy habit. It is recommended that, people of all ages should ideally consume two glasses of milk every day, for a healthy diet.
Age / Population Group | Daily Recommendations of Milk and Dairy Products |
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Breastfed Infants | 200 ml of top milk |
Infants 6–12 months | 5 portions |
Children 1–9 years | 5 portions |
Adolescents 10–18 years | 5 portions |
Adults | 3 portions |
Pregnant Women and Breastfeeding Women (until 6th Month) | 5 portions |
1 Portion : 100 ml
* Source : Milk and Dairy Products in human nutrition by FAO
Reference : Dietary guidelines for Indians, 2011. National Institute of Nutrition
Sustenance of a healthy human body requires Fat, Carbohydrate, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals and Water from dietary sources regularly. The Food Pyramid shown below illustrates the various foods one should have daily for a healthy diet.