BY KIMBERLY RAMIREZ

PICA

What is it?

Pica is a eating disorder A appetite for nonfood objects Many children have pica but

then it stops at a certain age but for some it doesn’t stop it just comes back .

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Who usually has it?

Pica is more common with children and women but it affects all ages.

Also it is seen with pregnant women and those with growing up disabilities like autism

Pica also can be found in animals like dogs

causes

What causes pica? Pica is sometimes caused by

the lack of iron Also it can be caused by

mental disorders or obsession Or sometimes because you

just want to chew on something

What kind of non-food objects? Non-food objects

include: Ice Sand Paper Dirt Clay Cement And many more!!

harmful

Pica can be harmful because :The non-food object can contain lead

poisoning which can cause damage to the brain

Can cause tearing in the stomachAlso dirt or sand can contain animal

feces or parasites.

How is it good to your body?Some of the non-food objects that are

eaten by people with Pica are good because they have nutrients and good stuff in them .

For example:Ice is made of water so the more ice

you eat the more water you getDirt has nutrients that your body

needs or lacksBut pica doesn’t do much damage to

your body.

Iron pills Sometimes when you have PICA you probably need iron pills to receive the iron you need.

Pica just comes and go to some people Pica however can not be prevented

you just need to pay more close attention to your children because when they are at a young age they will most likely eat non-food objects

If you have pica you should go to the doctor and get a blood test so that if what you eat doesn't include anything bad for your body.

WHY PICA CAN BE BAD?

Pica can cause brain damage but it depends on what non-food object you eat

If you eat non-food objects like ice you will most likely be ok but other objects like cement, sand and dirt are not okay.

Small children can choke on small objects like on sand,ice,chalk ,etc.

Cause serious disease disorders

why Pica should be prevented? To prevent

poisoning Stomach problems It is inappropriate Having Pica is a

sign of emotional problems like stress and development problems

Ruining you teeth from eating sand

Standards:

Unit 10: Immune System  Unit Summary This unit focuses on the

human immune system. It addresses both the specific and nonspecific immune responses, the role of antibodies in immunity, the differences between viral and bacterial infections, compromised immunity, and the role of vaccinations in protecting against infections.

Unit 8: Ecology  Unit Summary This unit addresses

ecosystems, including variations in the biodiversity of different biomes, energy flow through food chains and webs, and nutrient cycling (e.g. the carbon, water, and nitrogen cycles). It also addresses the impact of various factors, including human activity, on the stability of ecosystems.

Citations:P

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Janelle Sorensen(february18,2009)healthy.org retrieved November 19,2011 http://healthychild.org/blog/comments/why_dirt_is_good/

Heather Mudgett.(June 10,2010)what is PICA?suite101.com.retrieved November 19,2011 http://www.easybib.com/reference/guide/apa/website

Andrew Weil, M.D.(7/16/2010)why crave ice?drweil.com retrieved 11/19/11 http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400757/Pica-Why-Crave-Ice.html

Cynthia R Ellis, MD(6/4/19)Eating disorder,pica.medscape.com retrieved 11/19/11

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/914765-overview

ANY QUESTIONS?

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