The report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization says that eating insects could help boost nutrition. Wasps, beetles and other insects are currently “underutilised” as food for people. “Insects are everywhere and they reproduce quickly, and they have high growth and feed conversion rates and a low environmental footprint,” The authors point out that insects are nutritious, with high protein, fat and mineral content. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-22508439  “particularly important as a food supplement for undernourished children”.  “The use of insects on a large scale as a feed ingredient is technically feasible, and established companies in various parts of the world are already leading the way,