healthier

Healthier is the comparative form of healthy. It describes something that contributes more to health or is less harmful than a reference option. Its meaning is relative and context-dependent; what is healthier for one person may not be for another, depending on age, medical conditions, and goals.

In nutrition, healthier foods are those that, on balance, support health: nutrient-dense, minimally processed, and prepared with lower added sugars, sodium, and unhealthy fats. Difficulties include varying dietary needs and the quality of evidence behind claims.

In lifestyle, healthier behaviors include regular physical activity, adequate sleep, stress management, and avoidance of smoking or excessive alcohol. Small, sustainable changes are often more effective than drastic, unsustainable ones.

Measurement and evaluation: healthiness is assessed via guidelines, dietary patterns, and biomarkers. However, no single food guarantees health, and individual responses vary.

In usage: "healthier" is frequently used in marketing and health communication; readers should consider context, definitions, and evidence. Alternative phrasing includes "more healthful" or "health-promoting".