my sister is fond of eating the white piece of chalk normally used for writing on blackboard. she can chew up to half a piece a day. i feel this is hazardous to health. how do i convince her to stop this habit? what are the harmful effects?
2007-01-09 23:16:36 · 5 answers · asked by simplynizzy 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
This is clearly a case of PICA behavior, which is common in pregnant women also because they are missing/or lacking something in their diet. See if you can't pinpoint what she may e lacking nutritionally, or take her to a nurtitionist or doctor. Otherwise, make sure she has no access to the chalk to eat.
2007-01-09 23:22:34 · answer #1 · answered by XXXDirtyDirtyGirlXXX 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it is actually not harm full
it is less harm full then eating a few antacids
let her chow,
if she gets a little stomach she will probably stop
if it was PICA she would be eating everything
2007-01-10 07:22:24 · answer #2 · answered by dreamnfox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you hide the chalk and give her an apple?
2007-01-10 07:49:16 · answer #3 · answered by planetjusta 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well.. it's actually one of the main signs of Ca deficiency.. so consult a doctor ASAP
2007-01-10 07:27:06 · answer #4 · answered by Mera 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-11-20 04:22:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋