To meet the growing need for food to support an increasing population, a country should make use of edible insects as a food source. However, some people believe that insects are not only unhealthy but harvesting them will also negatively affect nature. 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. You should write at least 254 words.

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Because of the growing
population
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a significant need for food is escalating, for
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reason including
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in people's diet is an alternative that some people have considered unappropriated because of the prejudicial impact on the environment and the communities health.
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as a food source.
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, there are already some countries
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eating these animals is common and completely natural.
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, worms, caterpillars and grasshoppers and ants have
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like a high source of protein and calcium.
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, spreading the habit of eating
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around the world not only will help to feed more people but
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will improve their health two of the most critical aspects that many countries are trying to fight, it is a strong benefit .
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, modifying these eating habits is not an easy task, it generates
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changes in our digestive system and the perception of our body which always reacts to new stimuli.
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, when someone eats in a new restaurant there is a risk of getting sick even though that person eats common food, now it is even risker when adding new elements.
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, a complete plan to disinfect the bugs would be essential because some of them
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as mosquitos have been for decades responsible for spreading viruses, an example of it is Malaria. to conclude, edible
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popular in some countries and with possible benefits, are still too challenging for some of us and could develop many issues,
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it around the world requires strategies and procedures.
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