4-Week SMART Goals and Plan for Change Example

4-Week SMART Goals and Plan for Change Example

Based on nutrition analysis, develop four (4) nutrition goals that will improve our 

nutritional intake.  Be specific.

You will implement the plan for Goal #1 and Goal #2 in Week 1. You will then implement the 

plans for Goal #3 and Goal #4 at the beginning of Week 3 (for 2 weeks), but you will also 

continue with and maintain the plan for Goal #1 and Goal #2 during these last 2 weeks.

In summary, Goal #1 and Goal #2 will be implemented for a total of 4 weeks, while Goal #3 and 

Goal #4 will be implemented for a total of 2 weeks.

Week #1 and Week #2

Goal #1: I will consume two (2) items of fruit per day each week (7 days).

Plan: I will go to the store at the beginning of each week and purchase a variety of fourteen (14) items of 

fruits (4 oranges, 3 apples, 4 bananas, and 3 peaches). I will eat one item each day with my breakfast and 

one in the afternoon as a snack.

Goal #2: 

Plan: 

Week #3 and Week #4

**Continue with Goals #1 and #2, and now add in Goals #3 and #4**

Goal #3: 

Plan: 

Goal #4: 

Plan: 

Please Note: Be very specific when discussing the foods and amounts you will need to eat to meet your 

goals, such as black beans, chicken, ground beef, eggs, bread, pasta, and the sources of Vitamin C (red 

peppers and oranges). You can also mention which meals you will consume the food, whether you will 

cook or go out to eat. Your plan should give details on exactly how you will meet each individual goal.