Can eating chalk hurt you?!
Question: Can eating chalk hurt you.?
I had this pretty weird teacher my sophomore year for geometry.
After going through a rough patch that year, he wasn't just my geometry teacher. He became a mentor and somebody I could talk to no matter what. Kind of like an uncle. I'm his student aide now as a senior. Like I said... this guy is weird...
And he eats chalk occasionally in class, freaking out the freshmen and sophomore students. Having him a few times before, this isn't new to me.
Is there any serious health hazards that comes with eating chalk.?
We're just curious. He's never gotten sick or anything.Health Question & Answer
After going through a rough patch that year, he wasn't just my geometry teacher. He became a mentor and somebody I could talk to no matter what. Kind of like an uncle. I'm his student aide now as a senior. Like I said... this guy is weird...
And he eats chalk occasionally in class, freaking out the freshmen and sophomore students. Having him a few times before, this isn't new to me.
Is there any serious health hazards that comes with eating chalk.?
We're just curious. He's never gotten sick or anything.Health Question & Answer
Answers:
As long as there are no additives, glues, or preservatives in it, it should be fine.
Chalk is calcium carbonate, the material that most animal shells are made from, in fact, chalk is the shells of marine organisms (like coal is the bodies of other animals).
Physicians often order oyster calcium pills for patients who need extra calcium. This is mostly calcium carbonate.
Since your teacher likes to supplement his diet with chalk, suggest tyhat he also consume Vitamin D at the same time. The calcium can not be absorbed into the body without the presence of Vitamin D which is why you should get sun on your skin; the sunlight converts cholesterol in your skin to cholecalciferol, one form of vitamin D.Health Question & Answer
Chalk is calcium carbonate, the material that most animal shells are made from, in fact, chalk is the shells of marine organisms (like coal is the bodies of other animals).
Physicians often order oyster calcium pills for patients who need extra calcium. This is mostly calcium carbonate.
Since your teacher likes to supplement his diet with chalk, suggest tyhat he also consume Vitamin D at the same time. The calcium can not be absorbed into the body without the presence of Vitamin D which is why you should get sun on your skin; the sunlight converts cholesterol in your skin to cholecalciferol, one form of vitamin D.Health Question & Answer
How much chalk are you supposed to have in your diet every day.? He eats the chalk because he has indigestion. He has indigestion because he is nervous about what he's teaching. That, though, will get him fired from his job because that is not part of teaching. But, then be a good student and give him a present of a big slab of chalk and tell him that instead of eating the chalk he uses, carry this with him and he won't have to worry about running out during class.Health Question & Answer
An abnormal craving to eat substances which are not normally consumed by humans is called Pica. Chalk is not harmful in the sense that it can poison you. Because of it's consistency, however residue is easily ingested into the lungs and could possibly cause pulmonary distress. A person who finds themselves wanting to ingest such things as chalk, talcum powder, etc. is suffering from a mineral deficiency.Health Question & Answer
maybe he's just a genius.
i heard geniuses do weird things..
seriously, i don't think so. if he hasn't gotten sick. you might want to ask a real doctor, though.Health Question & Answer
i heard geniuses do weird things..
seriously, i don't think so. if he hasn't gotten sick. you might want to ask a real doctor, though.Health Question & Answer
Nope exactly the same as eating Tums, calcium carbonate I believe, body absorbs the calcium it wants and pees out anything it doesn't use.Health Question & Answer
Well some chalk has been found to have high levels of lead so I would say yes it could hurt him. Health Question & Answer
No, but you could definitely get an upset stomach. It's mostly just pretty gross. :)Health Question & Answer
Largely calcium.... an antacid!Health Question & Answer
Wow... thats crazy lol. I wouldn't try it if I were you but um maybe it doesn't hurt HIM bc he's so use to it lolHealth Question & Answer
it is calcium and is just like tums or rolaids.Health Question & Answer
not if its non toxicHealth Question & Answer
yesHealth Question & Answer
mostly all chalk is non-toxic. so i would say no. dont worry about itHealth Question & Answer
i've eaten chalk before. i'm fine! no problems.Health Question & Answer
yes and no. yes because some chalk contains lead and u should know (at least i hope u know) that lead is poisonous. and no because most chalk is just like tums. tums is pretty much chalk i think... i heard it from my friend in high school (i'm a 7th grader in middle school)Health Question & Answer