Table 2.

The SASS was based on the MTF classification

The method of food intake (M score)
M1	Tube feeding is the only method of intake
M2	Small portions of food can be eaten, but tube feeding is the main method of intake
M3	Capacity to eat anything if the food is prepared in a suitable form
M4	Almost all food can be swallowed, but care must be taken to avoid aspiration
M5	All food can be swallowed
The average time for food intake (T score)
T1	Intake of food requires more than 50 min or is impossible
T2	Intake of food requires 35 to 45 min
T3	Intake of food requires 25 to 35 min
T4	Intake of food requires 15 to 25 min
T5	Normal food intake time, <  15 min
The group of the food that can be taken (F score)
F1	Only no viscous fluids can be swallowed
F2	Viscous fluids can be swallowed
F3	Gruel food can be eaten
F4	Soft food such as cooked rice or vegetables can be eaten
F5	Any type of food can be eaten