ProteinsProteins are the basis of all life on Earth. Without it, nothing would survive. It is important for growth and development (Eltz & Zieve, 2013, p. 1). It can be defined as any class of organic nitrogen compounds consisting of long chains of amino acids essential to all living organisms. Protein is primarily used to build, maintain and repair body tissues. Nutritional Value Proteins can include different amounts of nutritional value. For example, plant proteins are less nutritious than meat proteins (Begeman, nd, p. 1). This is vital in terms of healthy eating, mass gain or diet. The amount of protein a person consumes and absorbs will determine their overall growth. Each person is different in terms of the amounts of protein they should ingest, depending on their age, weight, height and general health. The simplified guide allows you to calculate the approximate food intake needed. For adult women, this amounts to 0.75 g/kg. For adult men, this amounts to 0.84 g/kg. For adults over seventy, it is around 1 g/kg (Deakin, 2013, p. 1). The nutritional value of a protein is calculated by the number of essential amino acids it is capable of providing. Most animal and soy products contain all essential amino acids. But most plant-based proteins lack it. Health BenefitsProtein is considered one of three nutrients capable of providing calories to the body, the other two being fats and carbohydrates. Proteins function as building blocks of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin and blood (US Department of Agriculture, nd, p. 1). Even after that, they continue to benefit the body in terms of enzymes, hormones and vitamins. Construction, maintenance and fixation of body tissues highly...... middle of paper ......s on grains, they are not serious pests (Jacobs, 1988, p. 1).Acquisition of worms Mealworms are harder to find in the wild, so buying them with a few dollars would be less difficult. They are sold at most pet stores and are usually sold in quantities of fifty, one hundred or two hundred. Larger mealworms cost a little more, but are livelier and easier to observe. Large mealworms are treated with hormones so that they do not become adult beetles (UA, 1997, p. 3). Human Consumption Mealworms are edible for humans. In many third world countries, they are popular and marketed as a healthy, protein-rich snack. Mealworms can be baked, fried, eaten raw, or steamed. It is quite common to be raised with fresh oats and wheat bran, as well as to be sliced ​​with potatoes, carrots or apples. They have even been incorporated into tequila-flavored candies..