Five-a-day does not provide enough fibre, according to new guidelines published yesterday by Public Health England.
The guidelines suggest the public supplement their five daily fruit and vegetables with whole-grain cereals and breads.
They also say juice smoothies can only count as one fruit or vegetable – as do fruit juices.
An "Eatwell" chart no longer gives any allowance for sugary soft drinks.
Public Health England says people should achieve 30 grams of fibre a day – the equivalent of five portions of fruit and vegetables, two whole-wheat cereal biscuits, two thick slices of wholemeal bread and a large baked potato with its skin.
The guide advises two portions of fish a week and at least six cups of fluids daily.
GP Dr Lisa Jackson, who helped draw up the guidelines, said: "I encourage professionals helping people to follow a healthy, balanced diet to use the new Eatwell Guide which will help reduce their risk of developing long term illnesses such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers."
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