Level 7

Regular / Easy to Chew

Normal everyday foods of soft-tender textures or regular textures depending on patient needs. Full range of textures.

Level 6: Soft & Bite-Sized

Characteristics

  • Normal, everyday foods
  • Any size and texture depending on ability
  • Regular texture OR Easy to Chew modifications
  • Chewing ability required
  • No restrictions on texture if Regular
  • Soft-tender textures if Easy to Chew

Testing Methods

Easy to Chew - Fork Pressure Test

  1. For Easy to Chew: Apply fork pressure
  2. Check that food can be easily bitten through
Pass Result: Easy to Chew: Food is soft-tender and can be easily cut with side of fork

Food/Drink Examples

Regular: All foods - as toleratedEasy to Chew: Soft cooked meats, soft bread, tender vegetables

Foods to Avoid

  • -Easy to Chew may exclude: very hard, crunchy, tough, chewy, or fibrous foods