ReviewInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
Potential Use of Edible Insects in Complementary Foods for Children: A Literature Review.
Review in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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- Ethnographic mapping of edible insects in Tanzania: cultural knowledge, biodiversity, and food system implications.Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine · 2026Article
- Nutritional value and consumer acceptance of food products fortified with edible insects: a systematic review.Cogent food & agriculture · 2026Article
- Novel insect-based child nutrition: the position of the nutritional committee of the Italian society of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition (SIGENP).Italian journal of pediatrics · 2023Article
- Entomophagy practices, use patterns, and factors influencing perception and consumption frequency of edible insects in the Republic of Benin.Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine · 2023Article
- Edible Insects in Thailand: An Overview of Status, Properties, Processing, and Utilization in the Food Industry.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
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Abstract
backgroundChildhood malnutrition is an important public health problem. Animal protein provides essential amino acids in a more adequate pattern than plant-based protein. However, the production of sufficient animal-sourced protein to feed the growing world population is a serious challenge. This review aims to explore the evidence on the use of edible insects as an alternative source of protein and micronutrients in complementary foods for children and their potential to address childhood malnutrition.
methodsSearches were conducted in two electronic databases PubMed and Cochrane. The reference lists of included studies were also searched.
resultsTwelve studies were included in this review. All insect-enriched formulations (e.g., biscuits, cereals, porridge, paste, etc.) exceeded the daily recommended amount of protein and fat for children's complementary foods and showed good acceptability. Only two studies assessed the efficacy of insect-enriched foods on nutritional indicators and found no effect on the reduction of stunting and wasting. However, one study found improvements in the haemoglobin levels and fewer cases of anaemia in the intervention group.
conclusionsInsect-enriched complementary foods for children are safe, acceptable and have the potential to tackle micronutrient deficiencies. More studies are needed to examine their effect on nutritional status in children.
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