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The Evolution of Insects as Food

Julie Lesnick shares the benefits of consuming insects as a sustainable protein source.

Aired 02/15/2017 | Rating TV-G

University Place

The Evolution of Insects as Food

Special | 42m 23sVideo has Closed Captions

Julie Lesnick shares the benefits of consuming insects as a sustainable protein source.

Julie Lesnick, Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Wayne State University, discusses the benefits of consuming insects as a sustainable protein source. Lesnick explores long held stigmas and talks about which countries have incorporated insects into their diets.

Aired 02/15/2017 | Rating TV-G

University Place is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

University Place is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

University Place

The Evolution of Insects as Food

Special | 42m 23sVideo has Closed Captions

Julie Lesnick, Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Wayne State University, discusses the benefits of consuming insects as a sustainable protein source. Lesnick explores long held stigmas and talks about which countries have incorporated insects into their diets.

Aired 02/15/2017 | Rating TV-G

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