Kids will eat anything, just to see if they can.
If an adult is going around eating slate pencils, I would recommend seeing a doctor. It might be some sort of nervous condition, or indicate a mineral deficiency.
People who eat chalk have a condition called Geophagia or pica. The word pica comes from magpie because magpie are known for eating almost anything. Often those that eat chalk are pregnant women.
Obsessive compulsive disorder.
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Some people like to eat chalk because they think it taste good.
Yes, some people do eat chalk, especially if they have calcium deficiencies. If you are craving chalk, you might have pica disorder, a calcium deficiency, or other issues, so please see a doctor immediately.
why the heck would you wat to eat chalk.
Well, our chalk has mostly turned to candy now; but it is because chalk is very basic, which counteracts the high acidity associated with heartburn.
There is no label for this, but I'd see your doctor about it. == There is a legitimate malady called PICA disorder, where people seem to like to eat non-food products like chalk, dirt, clay, etc.
Yes, people can eat basic magnesium carbonate gym chalk. It would be a good idea to be near a toilet when you do. Magnesium carbonate works as a laxative and antacid. While it is not advisable to eat chalk, in this case it can be done, it just should not be done because it can have impurities and harmful substances.
I have never heard of water snails eating chalk, i just go to the pet store and get some algae wafers
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It might be that they have an addictive eating disorder. *** Known as pica.
It is due to a shortage of calcium in the body.