Question

Ling and Kylie are best friends. Ling worries because it seems that Kylie is drawn to friends who tend to have substance abuse problems. Kylie doesn’t mean to, but something about their vulnerability draws them to her. Ling says, “That’s just not healthy, Kylie.” Which definition of ‘healthy’ BEST describes Ling’s meaning?

Group of answer choices
a person being free from illness or sickness
the body achieving the best physical condition possible
the state of a person’s physical, mental, and social condition
a large or overwhelming amount of something

Answer 1

The definition of 'healthy' that BEST describes Ling's meaning in the context you provided is:

c) the state of a person’s physical, mental, and social condition

Ling is concerned about the well-being of Kylie's friends and the nature of Kylie's relationships. The term "healthy" in this context refers to the overall well-being and state of these individuals, encompassing their physical, mental, and social aspects.