Pica Disorder The name “Pica” comes from the Latin word for “magpie,” which is a bird that’s known for eating anything and everything. Pica is a craving to eat substances other than normal food. Between 10% and 30% of kids ages of 1 to 6 years have this eating disorder. Subtypes are characterized by the substance eaten, for example: Coniophagia Read More …
Pica Disorder: Eating Things that are Not Food
Pica Disorder The name “Pica” comes from the Latin word for “magpie,” which is a bird that’s known for eating anything and everything. Pica is a craving to eat substances other than normal food. Between 10% and 30% of kids ages of 1 to 6 years have this eating disorder. Subtypes are characterized by the substance eaten, for example: Coniophagia Read More …
Eating disorders are one of the unspoken secrets that affect many families. Eating disturbances may include inadequate or excessive food intake which can ultimately damage an individual’s well-being. What is Eating Disorder? An eating disorder is a mental disorder defined by abnormal eating habits that negatively affect a person’s physical or mental health. They describe illnesses that are characterized by