Marshall sleeps, on average, five hours per night. Compared to adults who sleep seven to eight hours a night, Marshall is 50 percent more likely to:
A)be underweight.
B)lose weight but gain it back.
C)be obese.
D)have a high basal metabolic rate.

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Limited sleep has been associated with obesity due to changes in hormones that regulate hunger and metabolism, as well as increased snacking and lack of energy for physical activity. Marshall's habit of sleeping only five hours per night puts him at a higher risk for obesity compared to adults who sleep seven to eight hours per night.

Marshall Sleeps, on Average, Five Hours Per Night