Steele et al reported the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Iniative Functional Diet Scale (IDDSI-FDS).
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Foods
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Drinks
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Levels
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regular
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7
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soft and bite-sized
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6
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minced and moist
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5
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pureed
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extremely thick
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4
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liquified (liquidised)
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moderately thick
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3
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mildly thick
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2
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slightly thick
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1
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thin
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0
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IDDSI-FDS Level Determination
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Food
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Drink NA
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Drink 4
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Drink 3
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Drink 2
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Drink 1
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Drink 0
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NA
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0
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NA
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NA
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1
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2
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3
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3
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NA
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NA
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1
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2
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3
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4
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4
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NA
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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5
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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6
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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7
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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The level determines:
(1) the number and types of levels allowed
(2) the levels not allowed
