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Correspondingly, how much milk should a 4 year old drink?
USDA Milk Recommendations The USDA recommends 2 cups of milk daily for age 2 to 3 years. For ages 4 to 8 years, they recommend 2 1/2 cups of milk per day. In general, they recommend fat-free or low-fat milk and dairy products for all ages above age 2, especially if your child is overweight.
Also, how much water should a child drink a day NHS?
The recommended daily amount of fluids is: 5 glasses (1 litre) for 5 to 8 year olds. 7 glasses (1.5 litres) for 9 to12 year olds. 8 to 10 glasses (2 litres) for 13+ years.
It is important to note that children should drink the number of 8 ounce cups of water equal to their age, with a maximum of 64 ounces of water for children over the age of 8. These amounts do not include other beverages they may consume in a day, including milk, juice or other beverage.