What would be the advantage to a human or other omnivore of eating a diet of organisms that are lower rather higher on

Question: What would be the advantage to a human or other omnivore of eating a diet of organisms that are lower rather higher on the food chain
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Asked by jury20fen to Sally, Mmboyi, Mike, Michael, Jacinta, Gliday, Elkana, Edna, Arnold on 17 Jul 2025.
- Michael Kimwele answered on 17 Jul 2025:
  
  An omnivore consuming a diet of organisms lower on the food chain (like plants and small animals) could benefit from increased energy efficiency and potentially a wider range of nutrients. Lower trophic levels generally have a higher energy density (more energy per unit of mass) and may offer a more diverse array of vitamins and minerals.

Question: What would be the advantage to a human or other omnivore of eating a diet of organisms that are lower rather higher on the food chain