That is a disorder called pica.
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Some people have food cravings for strange, non edible objects, like rocks, cat litter, or paper. This is due to a food disorder called Pica.
MOST people DON'T have cravings for non-food substances. There is a name for this craving it is called PICA. Some people have these cravings when they are deficient in some minerals. Having cravings for chalk can mean you are low in calcium. If you have cravings for non-food substances you should contact your docter. Be sure not to ingest things that can be harmfull for example paint with lead in it. Some people have these cravings when they are pregnant also, and this is actually fairly common.
The symptoms of pica in children and adults are that they may be eating non food items. Some of the non food items include: animal feces, clay, dirt, hairballs, ice, paint, and sand.