Table 1.

Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS) [17]

Level 1:	Nothing by mouth.
Level 2:	Tube dependent with minimal attempts of food or liquid.
Level 3:	Tube dependent with consistent oral intake of food or liquid.
Level 4:	Total oral diet of a single consistency.
Level 5:	Total oral diet with multiple consistencies, but requiring special preparation or compensations.
Level 6:	Total oral diet with multiple consistencies without special preparation, but with specific food limitations.
Level 7:	Total oral diet with no restrictions.