Sheila, a student with autism spectrum disorders, is carefully monitored during meal times at school. Sheila eats her protein, vegetables, fruits, and desserts. However, she will also try to eat the Styrofoam tray the food is placed on as well as the plastic eating utensils provided with the tray. What is this nutritional condition called?
A) Pica
B) Bulimia
C) Anorexia
D) Gastrointestinal disorders

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pica is a nutritional condition characterized by the consumption of items that are not typically considered food and have no significant nutritional value, such as Styrofoam trays and plastic utensils, which matches Sheila's behavior.

Sheila, a Student with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Is Carefully Monitored