There are three social determinants of health that are particularly applicable to this event: income and social status, personal health practices, and the child's ability to adapt and healthy development. People who struggle financially are typically food insecure and tend to choose greater amounts of cheap, unhealthy food over nutritious, health-optimizing foods. This dilemma between eating healthily and staying above the poverty line also results in various types of coping mechanisms, some of which risk further hindering the individual's health. Additionally, healthy child development is critical because food-related habits and behaviors are typically established at a young age, which can have a long-term negative or positive impact on a person's physical health. The challenge for low-income people to eat healthily has many implications for the nursing profession. It is important for nurses to advocate for low-income individuals, to intervene when people need help addressing and changing their health practices, and to assist parents and children in improving their diets. With the help of nurses and by applying the three determinants of health mentioned above, people can better cope with the challenges of consuming healthy food and at the same time live below the poverty line.