To meet the growing needs of food for the increasing population, country should make use of edible insects as foods. However, some people believe that insects are not only unhealthy but affect negatively the nature too. What are the benefits and drawbacks of eating insects? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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. I disagree with

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opinion and think consuming

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may pose potential health risks and indirectly exhaust another edible

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of all, I believe that consuming

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can increase the chances of developing the disease. Insect shells carry bacteria and viruses,

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ingesting

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can lead to health problems.

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, my uncle was served with water cockroaches because it is a delicacy from Thailand. He suffered fever and intense diarrhoea for a week. That's why I believe

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cannot be an edible

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, increasing the consumption of

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decreases other available

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sources for humans.

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, many crops like plant-based foods heavily depend on

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’ habitats.

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, bees are known for pollinating plants and flowers by carrying pollen around their bodies. Without bees in our ecosystem, plants can no longer reproduce and would reduce the production of plant-based foods.

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will affect the reproduction of plant-based foods available to humans.

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,

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are made of protein and are nutritious for our bodies to consume. Many countries that do not have access to meat only

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for nutrition.

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, there are very few animals living in deserts like Tibet, and there is a wild abundance of grasshoppers. Many Tibetans would deep fry grasshopper and serve it as a main dish. In conclusion, the disadvantages of consuming edible

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outweigh the benefits over nonconsumption because insect causes diseases and hinder the reproduction of another

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