Table 1.

Functional oral intake scale (FOIS) for dysphagia [24]

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