With that said, however, a lot of the impact hamburgers have had on American culture, both socially and physically, has been negative. The health effects of the burger can be devastating to both adults and children because of its fat content, calories, and how often the burger is consumed. Socioeconomic background also plays a key role in determining what one eats and how often they consume unhealthy foods, therefore, poverty is linked to the obesity epidemic in the United States.