**7.7 Future directions**

People should be educated about the importance of insects. The proper industry should be developed. A comparative analysis of the nutritional value of insects and red meat found that, in general, the value in regard to protein content, essential amino acids, and unsaturated fatty acids was similar [84]. People should have awareness that insects may prevent micronutrient deficiencies and play a role in the management of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer [85].
