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