Our article “Pica is prevalent and strongly associated with iron deficiency among Hispanic pregnant women living in the United States” recently published in the journal Appetite. Structured interviews (n=187) were conducted with pregnant Hispanic women living in Salinas Valley, California, during their antenatal care visits; hemoglobin, serum transferrin, and an acute phase protein (AGP) were measured alongside questions about sociodemographics, diet, and stress. Ultimately, the high prevalence of pica among this population (30.7% during the current pregnancy, 50.1% ever in life), in addition to its strong association with iron deficiency (aOR 2.58; 95% CI: 1.19, 5.60), indicates that clinicians should screen for pica during ANC visits. The paper can be accessed for free for the next couple of months here.