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Hi, bit confused about counting my 5 a day. Today I've had 200g baked beans, 100g broccoli, 100g mixed frozen veg, and a banana, how many is that, 4 or 5 because of the quantities. Thanks.

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Hi Caz28,

Here is a link to the NHS Choices page on 5-a-day, which should help:

nhs.uk/LiveWell/5ADAY/Pages...

Lowcal :-)

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thanks!

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