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#AskTheExpert child eating soil . What to do?
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ExpertRamya RamachandranNutritionist4 years agoA. Dear ma’am, it could be due to PICA which is due to low levels of iron. I would suggest you to consult your pediatrician once and also talk about deworming
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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist4 years agoA. dear parent, eating soil and other non food items is known as Pica
it's causes maybe related to nutritional deficiency like zinc or iron. so consult doctor and give balanced diet having variety of food groups especially seasonal vegetables green leafy vegetables and fruits to avoid deficiency.
it can also be related to development or behavioral issues like child wanting to seek attention
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