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Catalyst: Would you eat insects?

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Tacos on a plate made with insects instead of meat
Catalyst: Would you eat insects?

SUBJECTS:  Science

YEARS:  7–8, 9–10


A lot of resources go into the production of beef.

For example, 20 litres of water is needed to produce just 1 gram of beef.

In order to produce food more sustainably to feed an ever-growing population, some alternatives to protein have been suggested.

What are some of these alternatives? Do you think they will ever replace meat?



Date of broadcast: 14 Aug 2018


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