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Pica é caracterizada pelo consumo regular de substâncias não nutritivas, como objetos e materiais não alimentares (p. ex., argila, terra, giz, gesso, plástico, metal e papel) ou ingredientes alimentares crus (p. ex., grandes quantidades de sal ou farinha de milho), de forma persistente ou grave o suficiente para requerer atenção clínica, por um indivíduo que atingiu uma idade de desenvolvimento na qual se esperaria que distinguisse as substâncias comestíveis das não comestíveis (aproximadamente 2 anos). Ou seja, o comportamento causa dano à saúde, comprometimento do funcionamento ou risco significativo devido à frequência, quantidade ou natureza das substâncias ou objetos ingeridos. | |||
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Pica is characterised by the regular consumption of non-nutritive substances, such as non-food objects and materials (e.g., clay, soil, chalk, plaster, plastic, metal and paper) or raw food ingredients (e.g., large quantities of salt or corn flour) that is persistent or severe enough to require clinical attention in an individual who has reached a developmental age at which they would be expected to distinguish between edible and non-edible substances (approximately 2 years). That is, the behaviour causes damage to health, impairment in functioning, or significant risk due to the frequency, amount or nature of the substances or objects ingested. | |||
Revision as of 06:57, 13 August 2026
Pica is characterised by the regular consumption of non-nutritive substances, such as non-food objects and materials (e.g., clay, soil, chalk, plaster, plastic, metal and paper) or raw food ingredients (e.g., large quantities of salt or corn flour) that is persistent or severe enough to require clinical attention in an individual who has reached a developmental age at which they would be expected to distinguish between edible and non-edible substances (approximately 2 years). That is, the behaviour causes damage to health, impairment in functioning, or significant risk due to the frequency, amount or nature of the substances or objects ingested.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| default for all languages | 6B84 |
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| English | Pica |
Pica is characterised by the regular consumption of non-nutritive substances, such as non-food objects and materials (e.g., clay, soil, chalk, plaster, plastic, metal and paper) or raw food ingredients (e.g., large quantities of salt or corn flour) that is persistent or severe enough to require clinical attention in an individual who has reached a developmental age at which they would be expected to distinguish between edible and non-edible substances (approximately 2 years). That is, the behaviour causes damage to health, impairment in functioning, or significant risk due to the frequency, amount or nature of the substances or objects ingested. |
