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What Causes Craving To Eat Chalk?
Hello, I was just curious to why I have such a craving to eat chalk and baby powder when I was younger I ate those two things, so I’m not sure if it’s a source of comfort. A little background about myself I’m a 20yr old female and vegetarian also I’m a 100% sure that I’m not pregnant
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Consumption of unusual things by children is known as Pica. Eating chalk is very common, which could be because of calcium deficiency.
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