Do I Have Pica Quiz

Understand nonfood cravings, repeated eating, and life impact in about 10 minutes. Get a fast 15 question self-check with clear results to guide next steps and when to seek care.
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July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
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12/15
Nonfood Urges and Consumption (NUaC)
Measures the presence and strength of urges to consume nonfood items and any repeated nonfood consumption behaviors.
No indicator endorsed
Indicator to notice
Support warranted
0No indicator endorsed12Indicator to notice315Support warranted
A score of 12 falls in the “Support warranted” range, suggesting stronger or repeated nonfood urges/consumption indicators that may be important to discuss in context.
example score
12/15
Pattern and Life Impact (PaLI)
Measures whether nonfood cravings/consumption show a repeated pattern and how much they affect daily functioning or feel hard to control.
No pattern endorsed
Emerging pattern
Discuss the pattern
0NaNNo pattern endorsed12Emerging pattern315Discuss the pattern
A score of 12 falls in the “Discuss the pattern” range, suggesting notable persistence or life impact that may be worth discussing with a healthcare professional.
example score
7/15
Physical and Exposure Concerns (PaEC)
Measures self-reported physical effects and potential hazardous exposures related to ingesting or contacting nonfood substances.
No concern endorsed
Concern to follow up
Prompt action indicated
0NaNNo concern endorsed12Concern to follow up315Prompt action indicated
A score of 7 falls in the “Prompt action indicated” range, suggesting you endorsed multiple concerns or a potentially hazardous exposure or symptom to take seriously.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Unusual nonfood cravings
44%OF USERS
People who keep craving or eating nonfood items like ice, dirt, paper, or chalk and want a quick reality check on frequency, triggers, and impact.
Parents and caregivers
31%OF USERS
Adults worried about a child or dependent who mouths or eats nonfood things and want to gauge patterns and potential safety concerns.
Pregnancy or anemia concerns
25%OF USERS
People who notice new cravings or compulsive chewing during pregnancy or alongside fatigue and suspect a possible nutrient issue worth discussing with a clinician.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Nonfood Urges and Consumption (NUaC)
Average
7.6
Normal range
5.79.4
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Pattern and Life Impact (PaLI)
Average
4.7
Normal range
2.86.5
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15
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Physical and Exposure Concerns (PaEC)
Average
6.2
Normal range
3.58.8
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15
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this quiz measure?
It screens for patterns of craving or eating nonfood items and the extent of repetition, impact, and possible health concerns. It is intended for self-reflection and does not confirm a diagnosis.
How long does it take and how many questions are included?
It includes 15 questions and typically takes about 10 minutes to complete. Completion time may vary based on reading speed and how much reflection is needed.
How should the results be interpreted?
The score bands are unvalidated reflective summaries and are not medical cutoffs. A clinician can evaluate symptoms in nutritional, developmental, cultural, and medical context.
When should urgent medical help be sought?
Seek urgent help after any poisonous or hazardous ingestion or if choking is suspected. Urgent care is also appropriate for breathing trouble, severe pain, bleeding, confusion, or loss of consciousness.
What preparation is recommended before taking the quiz?
Answer based on typical behavior over a recent, consistent time period and include episodes that may feel embarrassing or minor. If uncertain, select the option that best reflects the most common pattern.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Do I Have Pica Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

This free, quick self-check helps you reflect on nonfood cravings, repeated consumption, life impact, and possible health concerns associated with pica. It is not a diagnosis, and its score bands are unvalidated reflective summaries—not medical cutoffs. A clinician can assess nutritional, developmental, cultural, and medical context. Seek urgent help after a poisonous or hazardous ingestion, or for choking, breathing trouble, severe pain, bleeding, confusion, or loss of consciousness.

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