What is the name for craving non-food items as food?

💡 The Answer

• The craving of non-food items as food is called pica.
• Examples include eating dirt, chalk, or ice.
• This contrasts with typical food cravings for edible substances.
• Pica can be associated with nutritional deficiencies or mental health conditions.
• The term distinguishes it from normal craving for actual foods like chocolate.