| Level | Name | Descriptor |
| 0 | Thin | Flows like water |
| 1 | Slightly thick | Thicker than water; requires a little more effort |
| 2 | Mildly thick | Flows off a spoon; slower than thin drinks |
| 3 | Moderately thick | Can be drunk from a cup or eaten with a spoon |
| 4 | Pureed | Cannot be drunk from a cup; is eaten with a spoon; no chewing |
| 5 | Minced | Eaten with a fork or spoon; soft and moist |
| 6 | Soft and blenderized | Eaten with a fork or chopsticks; no knife required; needs chewing |
| 7 | Regular | Normal, everyday foods |
