The disorder known as consists of the persistent eating of nonnutritive materials for at least one month.

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Pica is the only disorder characterized by the persistent eating of nonnutritive materials for at least one month. Rumination involves regurgitating and re-chewing food, binging involves consuming an excessive amount of food in a short period of time, and bulimia involves bingeing and compensatory behaviors such as purging or excessive exercise.

The Disorder Known as Consists of the Persistent Eating of Nonnutritive