Although elaborate psychological theories embellish this view. they only restate what appears obvious to the commonsense. One must have food. shelter. and clothing. the basic necessities by any definition. This study is a first step toward an understanding of the minimum essentials which an individual in our society requires. The average expenditure for food in the United States is $1.500. The average migrant laborer only earns $1.200. Should we be surprised that some people are underfed when they earn less per year than the average person spends on food? This situation is somewhat like the childhood nonsense game where two people discuss lifeWhat is life?