Their bodies need protein to help them build and repair cells, enzymes, and hormones, and, as a last resort, to provide energy.

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As long as they regularly eat small portions of meat or fish, drink milk and now and again eat yoghurt or cheese, their needs will be covered.

If your child doesn't like dairy products you can try mashed potato for lunch or, in between meals, semolina pudding where you can conceal a lot of milk.

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