Eating nutritious foods may seem simple enough, but for those struggling to get by financially, affording healthy foods can be a major obstacle. This is proven by Dr. Jim Levine, a researcher specializing in the link between poverty and obesity. He was quoted as saying: “In many high-poverty areas, people are…unable to access healthy, affordable food, even when funds are available. » (Sifferlin 1) For example, other studies show that the average cost of a salad is $1.50 more than the average cost of a hamburger. Getting vitamins and minerals from the foods we eat is essential for daily survival. Every year it costs five hundred and fifty dollars more to eat healthier. Five hundred and fifty dollars may not seem like much, but for those on low incomes, it's a crucial amount. Although a healthy diet is necessary to maintain a healthy weight, it is almost inaccessible to low-income people. Low-income people face the cost barrier to healthier choices in their daily lives.