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There are many methods that are used to treat eating disorders. Most treatments are adjusted and edited based on the needs of the individual, along with the severity of the disorder.

For less-severe cases, treatments can include (any or all of):

* Therapy (mental, physical, nutritional, medical) both personal, family, and / or group

* Health monitoring by medical professionals

* Out-patient clinic or center

* Nutrition classes

For more-severe cases, treatment can include (and or all of):

For less-severe cases, treatments can include (any or all of):

* Therapy (mental, physical, nutritional, medical) both personal, family, and / or group

* Specific individual psych evaluations and therapy

* Drug therapy, feeding tubes, IV

* Health monitoring by medical professionals

* Out-patient / in-patient clinic or center

* Nutrition classes

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