0 | Non oral feeding/supplements required to meet all hydration/nutritional needs |
1 | Non oral feeding/supplements required to meet hydration/nutritional needs. Consistently able to take practice amounts |
2 | Non oral feeding/supplements required to meet hydration/nutritional needs. Consistently able to take practice amounts |
3 | Consistently able to take modified consistencies using compensatory strategies. May require feeding supplements. May eat extremely slowly |
4 | Although eating & drinking is abnormal, it is good enough to meet nutritional requirements. No supplements. May avoid certain foods or eating situations |
5 | Functionally eating & drinking a normal diet |