Obesity is not considered as a disability under the ADA,even if the individual's ability to walk is impaired by his/her weight,because this condition is the result of the individual's own lifestyle and can be changed by the individual.

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Obesity can be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if it substantially impairs a major life activity, such as walking. The cause of the obesity is not a determining factor in whether it is considered a disability.

Obesity Is Not Considered as a Disability Under the ADA,even