Pica is prevalent and strongly associated with iron deficiency among Hispanic pregnant women living in the United States.

CONCLUSIONS: Among pregnant Hispanic women, pica was prevalent and strongly associated with iron deficiency and food insecurity. Clinicians should screen for pica during pregnancy in Hispanic populations, and future studies should elucidate the underlying etiology and consequences of engaging in pica during pregnancy. PMID: 28864256 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28864256?dopt=Abstract

Source: Appetite - August 29, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Roy A, Fuentes-Afflick E, Fernald LCH, Young SL Tags: Appetite Source Type: research