The remission criteria and the criteria for partial remission are explained thoroughly to the patient and their family. Blood tests are taken and a thorough physical examination is made at start of treatment.

After a thorough eating evaluation by a senior case manager and a physician, an individual treatment plan is developed with the patient. This plan includes a meal plan, short-term and long-term goals, a body-weight plan, as well as plan for sleep, rest and physical activity. Every sixth week, the eating behavior, psychological symptoms and quality of life measures are assessed for each patient.