Most American adults need at least ____ hours of sleep a night, but actually average about ____ hours on weekdays.

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The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults get 7-9 hours of sleep per night. The average American adult actually gets closer to 6.5 hours on weekdays, which is below the recommended amount. Therefore, the best choice is C, which indicates that most American adults need at least 8 hours of sleep per night (which is within the recommended range) and actually average about 6.5 hours on weekdays (which is consistent with research).

Most American Adults Need at Least ____ Hours of Sleep