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This study aims to investigate the attitudes, perceived benefits, and perceived risks associated with using insects in animal feed among non-vegetarian sport enthusiasts, as well as their willingness to accept such feed practices and pay for animal products derived from insect-fed animals. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted among individuals who met the following criteria: non-vegetarians, at least one year of sport experience, and attention to the intake of animal-derived protein. A total of 420 valid responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression to assess how socio-demographic factors, attitudes, and perceptions influenced acceptance and willingness to pay for insect-based feed practices. Positive attitudes towards using insects in animal feed significantly increased both acceptance and willingness to pay a premium (above 10 yuan/kg) for resulting animal products. Male participants and those who perceived greater benefits from insect feed were also more likely to pay a higher price. The findings suggest general acceptability of insect feed among non-vegetarian sport enthusiasts. This study provides novel insights into a niche consumer segment, non-vegetarian sport enthusiasts, who are attentive to dietary protein sources, offering a unique perspective on the acceptance and market potential of insect-based animal feed.本研究旨在探究非素食运动爱好者对将昆虫用于动物饲料的态度、感知收益与感知风险，以及他们对这类饲料应用方式的接受意愿与为昆虫饲养动物所产出的动物产品付费的意愿。本研究针对符合以下条件的人群开展了问卷调研：非素食者、拥有至少1年运动经验、且关注动物源蛋白质摄入。本次研究共回收420份有效问卷，并采用描述性统计与逻辑回归分析，以评估社会人口学因素、态度及认知如何影响昆虫基饲料应用方式的接受度与付费意愿。研究结果显示，对将昆虫用于动物饲料持积极态度的人群，其接受度及为对应动物产品支付每公斤10元以上溢价的意愿均显著提升。男性参与者与认为昆虫饲料收益更高的人群，同样更愿意支付更高价格。本研究结果表明，非素食运动爱好者群体对昆虫饲料整体持接受态度。本研究针对这一关注膳食蛋白质来源的小众消费群体——非素食运动爱好者，提供了新颖的研究视角，为昆虫基动物饲料的接受度与市场潜力研究开辟了独特思路。