False regarding Anorexia nervosa -
The term Anorexia nervosa is a misnomer as loss of appetite is a rare symptom. Rather, there is self - imposed the dietary restriction.
Psychiatric illness like depression may be associated with anorexia nervosa.
Patients who cannot control their voluntary restriction of food may have binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting, abuse of laxative or diuretics and ritualistic exercising, extensive cycling, walking, jogging, and running are common activities.
Psychiatric symptom
Exercise
Weight loss
Decreased appetite