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We have to take into account different perceptions of poor/low income.
I've had someone tell me they grew up poor, lived on a farm and their daddy raised and sold cattle for a living. Oh and she rode horses for fun....that means they owned land, owned a business, and had enough discretionary income to own and care for horses.
I've also heard people say they grew up poor but they had four-wheelers and owned an unnecessary amount of guns and their dads had free time to go hunting on the weekends.
Some grow up "poor" but never had to wonder if they'd have dinner that night.
These are very different experiences of "poor" than what a lot of people who live in impoverished areas in both the rural south and urban communities have.
No Apia, everyone does not have access to the internet. Everyone does not have enough money for a bank account to be able to buy things online. Everyone is not able to use Amazon. Not everyone has access to a gym or even a safe enough neighborhood to take a walk outside. Heck, everyone doesn't have time to look into all these different methods or think about the nutrition in their food. Some people are just happy to eat. And the cheapest food is the worst for you.
If you haven't eaten all day a Twinkie will always taste good and it will always make you feel better.
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