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Why would a 5 year old crave salt and or ice?
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Nutrition: Your child may be malnourished. Salt cravings are associated with mineral deficiencies. And ice cravings are associated with pica, wherein the child eats unusual items. Offer the child a range of healthy foods such as chicken, fish, yogurt, cheese, meat, fruits, veggies, fresh water, fruit juice, and low fat milk with kids daily vitamins. And please take your child for an exam at a clinic!
Answered 11/21/2017
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