Marla is a kindergarten assistant at Woodbridge Elementary. She is obese and cannot sit in the chairs provided for teachers in the kindergarten rooms. Marla requests a different chair, but her employer refuses. Marla is protected under ADA if:

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Marla is protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if her obesity is considered a physiological disorder, as defined by the ADA. Transitory conditions, defined as lasting less than six months, are not covered under ADA. While morbid obesity may be considered a disability under ADA, the term "morbid" is not a legal requirement for protection under the law. Therefore, option B is the most accurate choice.

Marla Is a Kindergarten Assistant at Woodbridge Elementary