Anna worries that even touching a sandwich would cause her to gain weight. This behavior is most characteristic of which disorder?

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This behavior is most characteristic of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), where individuals may have irrational fears (obsessions) about certain things (like gaining weight from merely touching food) and may perform certain rituals or behaviors (compulsions) to manage these fears, even though these behaviors are often recognized by the individual as irrational.

Anna Worries That Even Touching a Sandwich Would Cause Her