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When would a health professional prescribe a therapeutic diet?

  1. For enhancing athletic performance

  2. For social gatherings

  3. As part of disease treatment or management

  4. For relaxation purposes

The correct answer is: As part of disease treatment or management

A therapeutic diet is prescribed by health professionals as part of disease treatment or management to help improve a patient's health condition. This type of diet is customized to meet the specific nutritional needs of individuals with certain medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, or digestive disorders. The main goal of a therapeutic diet is to promote overall health and well-being by providing the necessary nutrients while also managing the specific health issues of the patient. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not involve the primary purpose of prescribing a therapeutic diet, which is related to medical treatment and management of specific health conditions.