What is a therapeutic diet?
a. modification of a normal diet for a health reason
b. an alternative health practice
c. adding nutrients to a regular diet to improve emotional well-being
d. a diet aimed at athletes

The correct answer is a. Modification of a normal diet for a health reason

Explanation:

A modification of a normal diet for health purposes usually prescribed by a physician as a part of the treatment of a medical condition is known as a therapeutic diet. Intake of certain foods and nutrients is restricted in the therapeutic diet. Therapeutic diet is generally planned by dietician.

Nutrient modification, texture modification, food allergy modifications, tube feeding are included in common therapeutic diets. Examples of a therapeutic diet are full liquid diet, gluten-free diet, sugar-free diet, etc. So the right answer is a.