The word "treated" refers to how someone is handled or cared for. It can mean that a person is looked after, respected, or given special attention. Full definition
I have a 4 year old toddler who can not eat yoghurt and I am looking for treats for him. (physicalkitchness.com)
Compared to historical controls of dogs treated with surgery alone, the treatment of surgery plus vaccine significantly improved survival times. (cancerresearch.org)
So I think of them as treats as opposed to health food. (ericamesirov.com)