Pica is a condition that mostly affects pregnant people and children. People with it feel compelled to eat non-food items, such as dirt and things that are dangerous. They may be unable to stop.

You probably expected that pregnancy would bring lots of strange food cravings (sweet pickles and granola anyone?), but what if you’re craving nonfood items like ice chips or even soap? This can ...

Pica refers to when a person craves or eats nonfood items, such as paint chips or sand. Most medical guides classify pica as an eating disorder. Some women may develop pica during pregnancy. People ...

Pica is the compulsive eating of non-foods. Source: OlegMagni/Pexels While causes of all eating disorder (ED) types have been difficult to determine, one ED in particular, Pica, is especially ...