MASY MARIN

SILVIA CORDERO
Pica is a eating disorder, of the
Children.

The word pica comes from the
Latin word for magpie, a bird
known for its large and
indiscriminate appetite.

Between 10% and 30% of children
ages 1 to 6 have the eating
disorder pica, which is
characterized by persistent and
compulsive cravings (1 month or
longer) to eat nonfood items.
Plaster

Chalk

Coffee
grounds

Cigarette
ashes and
cigarette
butts

Feces

Ice

Glue


Hair


Buttons


Paper
Sand


Soap

Repetitive consumption of
nonfood items, for a period of
at least 1 month or longer

The behavior is considered
inappropriate for your child's
age (older than 18 to 24
months)

The behavior is not part of a
cultural, ethnic, or religious
practice

Medical emergencies and death can occur if
the craved substance is toxic or contaminated
with lead or mercury, or if the item forms an
indigestible mass blocking the intestines.
The most common and
most successful pica
treatment is behavioral
therapy, typically
demonstrated in children
as learning negative
associations with eating
things that arent food
and positive associations
with healthy eating habits