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?
Answer
A
a person being free from illness or sickness
B
the body achieving the best physical condition possible
C
the state of a person’s physical, mental, and social condition
D
a large or overwhelming amount of something
Explanation
Ling is concerned about how Kylie’s friendships affect her overall well-being, not whether she has a physical illness or is in peak physical condition. Health includes a person’s physical, mental, and social condition, so choice C best describes what Ling means by “healthy.”
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