He stated that tums is basically calcium and so was chalkboard chalk and that's why tums is so chalky. That seems pretty gross. I couldn't find anything online to back this up.
2006-07-26 10:05:16 · 7 answers · asked by fuzzlenose 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
i heard it works, i dont recommend it, but each their own
2006-07-26 10:07:34 · answer #1 · answered by SUNSHINE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What Is Pica?
The word pica comes from the Latin word for magpie, a bird known for its large and indiscriminate appetite.
Pica is most common in people with developmental disabilities, including autism and mental retardation, and in children between the ages of 2 and 3. Although kids younger than 18 to 24 months can try to eat nonfood items, it isn't necessarily considered abnormal at that age.
Pica is also a behavior that may also surface in children who've had a brain injury affecting their development. It can also be a problem for some pregnant women, as well as people with epilepsy.
People with pica frequently crave and consume nonfood items such as:
dirt
clay
paint chips
plaster
chalk
cornstarch
laundry starch
baking soda
coffee grounds
cigarette ashes
burnt match heads
cigarette butts
feces
ice
glue
hair
buttons
paper
sand
toothpaste
soap
Although consumption of some items may be harmless, pica is considered to be a serious eating disorder that can sometimes result in serious health problems such as lead poisoning and iron-deficiency anemia.
Does My Child Have Pica?
Look for these warning signs that your child may have pica:
repetitive consumption of a nonfood item, despite efforts to restrict it, for a period of at least 1 month or longer
the behavior is considered inappropriate for your child's age or developmental stage (older than 18 to 24 months)
the behavior is not part of a cultural, ethnic, or religious practice
Why Do Some People Eat Nonfood Items?
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2006-07-26 10:10:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh , no!
Chalks are made from chemical products .
It 'll have very bad disadvantages for his health!
2006-07-26 10:10:07 · answer #3 · answered by Bird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice! That's a good prank to play in real life!
2016-03-16 06:00:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it works, i have used it at times. It is basically the same stuff in chalk and indigestion tablets.
2006-07-26 10:09:30 · answer #5 · answered by greengunge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My science teacher did the same thing once in high school. He said it was basically the same thing as eating Tums(minus the flavour).
2006-07-26 10:09:35 · answer #6 · answered by ORIGINQuest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's fine. I've tasted it and it tastes gross, but it's okay to eat.
2006-07-26 10:08:23 · answer #7 · answered by beekiss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess its okay, if you dont get sick or anything then he can eat as much chalk as he wants!!
2006-07-26 10:09:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋