Pica is defined as:
a. intolerance to milk products.
b. iron-deficiency anemia.
c. ingestion of nonfood substances.
d. episodes of anorexia and vomiting.
C
The practice of eating substances not normally thought of as food is called pica. Clay or dirt and solid laundry starch are the substances most commonly ingested.
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