How We Set Recovery Weights and Why It Matters for Long-Term Healing

Drawing of a doctor weighing a teen patient, illustrating weight monitoring and recovery weights in Family-Based Treatment (FBT).

TL;DR Weight gain is a vital part of recovery from eating disorders for individuals of all sizes, including those with Atypical Anorexia and bulimia. However, there’s a lack of consensus on how to set appropriate recovery weights. Research shows that complete weight restoration is often essential for psychological recovery, as it helps alleviate eating disorder …

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