The constant rise in the human population has led to food insecurity and malnourishment issues across the globe. Acceptance and popularization of entomophagy in society can help to meet the increasing demand for food supply. The high nutritive profile of edible insects makes them an excellent supplement in the diet. Consumption of edible insects as food and use in medicine is common among various tribes of the world. However, a major fraction of people is reluctant to accept insects as food. The harvesting of insects when done properly considering all the associated factors, can act as a source of livelihood and the profit margin of insect farming can exceed that of grain. There is a need for proper documentation of the edible species, preparation procedure, and their therapeutic properties along with multi-disciplinary research for sustainable development and commercialization.

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昆虫学的前景

人口的不断增加导致全球粮食不安全和营养不良问题。社会对昆虫的接受和普及有助于满足日益增长的食品供应需求。食用昆虫的高营养成分使它们成为饮食中的极好补充。食用昆虫作为食物和用于药物在世界各个部落中都很常见。然而，很大一部分人不愿意接受昆虫作为食物。考虑到所有相关因素，如果正确收获昆虫，可以作为一种生计来源，昆虫养殖的利润率可以超过粮食的利润率。需要对可食用物种、制备程序、