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kidshealth.org

As many as 25% to 30% of kids have the eating disorder pica, which is characterized by persistent and compulsive cravings to eat nonfood items.

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Tags: Eating Disorder, Disease and Condition, Children's Health

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As many as 30% of kids have the eating disorder pica, characterized by compulsive cravings to eat nonfood items: http://ow.ly/itxM

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