Table 3 MTF score
1. Method of intake | 2. Time of intake | 3. Foods | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Only tube feeding | 1 point | Tube feeding | Nothing | A: water, tea |
Combination tube feeding | 2 points | MORE than 50 min | 1 point | B: potage, rich liquid food |
Invention of meal | 3 points | 40 min | 2 points | C: jelly, paste food |
Some restrictions | 4 points | 30 min | 3 points | D: whole rice bowl, soft food |
No limit | 5 points | 20 min | 4 points | E: regular diet |
10 min | 5 points | *Score the number of food groups available | ||