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There is never a period in life in which protein is not needed. During the early years it is essential that the proteins, or at least a goodly portion of them, be obtained from animal sources, milk and eggs in particular; when cereals and legumes (beans and peas) are used to provide for the protein requirements, they must be supplemented by milk or eggs (or both), in order that the growth and development of the child may proceed at a normal rate.

Adults require protein for the repair of old tissues and to furnish material for the building of new cells, and again it is believed advisable to have at least a portion of this protein from animal sources, milk, meat or eggs.