Insect Consumption Quiz

Approximately how many people around the world routinely consume insects?

• 500 million

• 1 billion

• 2 billion

• 3 billion

What does anthropologist Julie Lesnik suggest as reasons why some populations are reluctant to eat insects?

• Cultural preferences and taste

• Geography and colonization

• Lack of availability

• Religious restrictions

Where was Julie Lesnik conducting her research when she had to taste a termite?

• Fongoli savanna in southeast Senegal

• Sahara Desert in North Africa

• Amazon Rainforest in Brazil

• Gobi Desert in Mongolia

What advice did Julie Lesnik's adviser give her regarding her research on termites?

• "Make sure to document every species you find."

• "Don't come home until you can tell me what a termite tastes like."

• "Focus on the impact of termites on local ecosystems."

• "Study the termites' role in the food chain."

How did Julie Lesnik react when she finally had to taste a termite?

• She ate it without hesitation.

• She refused to eat it.

• She acted like a picky youngster and showed disgust.

• She enjoyed the experience.

What does the term "entomophagy" refer to?

• The study of insects

• The practice of eating insects

• The fear of insects

• The conservation of insects

According to the 2013 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization report, why are insects considered a viable food source?

• They require less land and water than traditional livestock

• They are easier to catch

• They taste better than traditional meat

• They are less expensive to farm

What psychological factor is suggested to influence Western aversion to eating insects?

• Lack of availability

• High cost

• Knee-jerk aversion to spiders and snakes

• Religious beliefs

What role does Briana Pobiner suggest social scientists might play in changing Western diets regarding insects?

• Enhancing the flavor of insects

• Promoting insect farming techniques

• Studying the influence of social history and norms

• Developing new insect-based recipes

According to the text, what is the estimated number of insect species that people around the world consume?

• More than 1,000 species

• More than 2,000 species

• More than 3,000 species

• More than 4,000 species