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Although pica is observed most frequently in children, it is the most common eating disorder in individuals with developmental disabilities. In some societies, pica is a culturally sanctioned practice and is not considered to be pathologic.
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/914765-overview
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Pica (disorder) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pica is a medical disorder characterized by an appetite for substances largely non-nutritive (e.g., clay, coal, soil, feces, chalk, paper, soap, mucus, ash, gum etc.) or an abnormal appetite for some...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pica_(disorder)
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Pica is a disorder that commonly affects children, pregnant women, and the developmentally disabled. It can be life-threatening when it results in the consumption of a deadly non-food item. Those who suffer from pica require a multi-disciplined approach to treat this disorder.
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nutrition.suite101.com/article.cfm/pica_disorder
nutrition.suite101.com/article.cfm/pica_disorder
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Although common in infants and toddlers, most children outgrow pica by the time they are about three years old. Pica is also more common with other disorders, such as mental retardation, autism, ... Eating Disorder - Pica: introduction to pica, including clinical findings, workup, and treatments.
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www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/conditions/pica.html
www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/conditions/pica.html
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Pica is a disorder that occurs when children persistently eat one or more non-food substances over the course of at least one month. ... Disorders in the "Feeding and Eating Disorders of Infancy or Early Childhood" category include Pica, Rumination Disorder, and Feeding Disorder of Infancy or Early Childhood.
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www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=572&cn=...
www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=572&cn=37
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What is the eating disorder Pica? Definition, history and causes of pica, an eating disorder that typically affects children who eat soil, dirt, hair, and other innapropriate non-food items. Read more. ... Although pica is observed most frequently in children, it is the most common eating disorder seen ... Disorder Definitions...
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www.healthyplace.com/eating-disorders/main/eating-disor...
www.healthyplace.com/eating-disorders/main/eating-disorders-pica/menu-id-58/
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ELECTRONIC ARTICLE: Technical Report: The Pediatrician's Role in the Diagnosis and Management of Autistic Spectrum Disorder in Children ... A lead study should be performed if the child demonstrates pica or lives in a high-risk environment. Quantitative plasma amino acid assays should be considered even in the face...
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pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/107/5/e...
pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/107/5/e85
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Children between 18 and 24 months old tend to place in their mouth and eat non-nutritive substances. In most cases, this behavior is not considered pathological and is rather common for this age group. Pica disorder becomes a concern when this behavior is persists for at least one month.
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www.omnimedicalsearch.com/conditions-diseases/pica-diso...
www.omnimedicalsearch.com/conditions-diseases/pica-disorder-introduction.html
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The prevalence of pica in the United States is unknown. This eating disorder is frequently unrecognized and underreported. Pica is frequently observed in children, individuals with developmental disabilities, and pregnant women.
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www.adha.org/CE_courses/course8/pica.htm
www.adha.org/CE_courses/course8/pica.htm
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