Dutch study suggests mealworms may be best 'sustainable' protein

The video highlights the environmental benefits of mealworm production compared to traditional livestock. Livestock production uses over a quarter of Earth's land and generates 15% of human-made greenhouse gases. In contrast, mealworms require significantly less land and produce fewer carbon emissions. The carbon dioxide from mealworm production mainly comes from energy use, not the worms themselves.

What percentage of human-generated greenhouse gases is attributed to livestock production?

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%

• 25%

How much land is required to produce 1 kilogram of mealworms compared to beef?

• 1/100th

• 1/50th

• 1/10th

• 1/110th

What is the primary diet of mealworms in production?

• Leaves and grass

• Carrots and mixed grains

• Fruits and vegetables

• Corn and soy

How much carbon dioxide is generated in producing 1 kilogram of mealworms?

• 1.5 kilograms

• 2.7 kilograms

• 4.0 kilograms

• 3.5 kilograms

What are the main sources of carbon dioxide emissions in mealworm production?

• Fertilizers and pesticides

• Water usage

• Heating, electricity, and transportation

• The worms themselves