Explain the Authors' Statement, "Material Hardship Is a Common Experience

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Essay

Explain the authors' statement, "material hardship is a common experience among the $2-a-day poor, but its forms may look different than for other Americans."

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Definitions:

Esophagus

A muscular tube that conveys food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach using rhythmic contractions known as peristalsis.

Hydrochloric Acid

A strong acidic solution in the stomach that aids in digestion and the breakdown of food.

Pepsin

An enzyme in the stomach that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides.

Jejunum

The part of the small intestine between the duodenum and ileum.