Although the Equal Protection Clause does not offer protection against discriminatory laws promulgated by the president, Congress, or federal administrative agencies, the Supreme Court has interpreted the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment to provide such protection (Bolling v.
Teenagers (14 to 17 years): 8 to 10 hours of sleep. Young adults (18 to 25 years): 7 to 9 hours of sleep. Adults (26 to 64 years): 7 to 9 hours of sleep. Older adults (65 years or older): 7 to 8 hours of sleep. Although most men and women need about seven to eight hours of sleep per night, their sleep patterns are generally different.
Obesity and Sleep. Home >> Sleep Topics >> Obesity and Sleep. The statistics are alarming: About 65% of Americans are now overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The number of obese adults (those with a Body Mass Index of 30 or more) jumped from 15% in 1980 to 27% in 1999.