food for thought

Which of the following is NOT a potential reason for the historical significance of entomophagy?

• Lack of other food sources
• Cultural acceptance of insects as food
• Plentiful availability of insects
• Convenience of hunting insects

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of including insects in the human diet?

• Increased availability in packets or tins
• Improved health
• Lower cost of production
• Environmental sustainability

What is the main challenge for the future of food according to food futurologists?

• Growing more crops
• Changing people's diets
• Increasing world population
• Finding enough food

Which of the following is a fact about the nutritional value of insects compared to traditional protein sources?

• Insects have lower levels of vitamins
• Insects have higher levels of iron
• Insects have lower levels of fat
• Insects have higher levels of protein

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of incorporating insects into the human diet?

• Improved environmental sustainability
• Lower cost of production
• Increased cultural acceptance
• Decreased availability in packets or tins

What is the best time to catch cicadas for eating?

• Night
• Morning
• Afternoon
• Evening

What is the main reason for the environmental impact of raising large livestock?

• Low nutritional value
• Decreased availability of land
• Increased greenhouse gas emissions
• High cost of production

Which of the following is NOT a potential way to cook tarantulas?

• Roasted
• Deep fried
• Raw
• Grilled

Which of the following is NOT a commonly eaten insect in different parts of the world?

• Mammoths
• Cicadas
• Scorpions
• Tarantulas

Which of the following is NOT a reason for considering insects as a future food source?

• Nutritional value
• Availability in packets or tins
• Cultural significance
• Environmental impact