HLTH 644 Week 7 PowerPoint Presentation:
Hers (Weight Loss for Women) | Weight
Loss & Wellness Program Analysis |
2026/2027 Updated | Liberty University
Practice Question Bank & Answer Rationale
THIS PACK CONTAINS
49 exam-style multiple-choice questions. Each question includes the correct answer and a complete rationale
for focused revision.
COVERAGE
This exam evaluates graduate-level analysis of the Hers weight-loss program for women within the broader
context of commercial wellness interventions, evidence-based obesity management, and Christian-informed
health promotion. Students must apply behavioral, pharmacological, and program-evaluation frameworks to
critique the Hers model and its 2026/2027 positioning.
STUDY GUIDE
Recommended duration: 3 hours. Passing target: 80% (B- or higher).
HIGHP - Page 1 of 17
,1. A wellness director is comparing Hers to traditional commercial programs. Which
feature most clearly distinguishes Hers from legacy programs such as Weight Watchers in
the 2026 market?
[ ] A. Mandatory weekly in-person group meetings
[ ] B. Direct-to-consumer telehealth prescribing of GLP-1 medications
[ ] C. Exclusive reliance on calorie-counting mobile apps
[ ] D. Requirement of physician referral for enrollment
CORRECT: B. Direct-to-consumer telehealth prescribing of GLP-1 medications
Hers is a telehealth-first platform that integrates prescription GLP-1 medications with behavioral support, a
model distinct from legacy programs that emphasize in-person meetings or app-based tracking. Options A, C,
and D describe older or non-prescription models and do not reflect Hers' core service.
2. When evaluating the internal validity of a Hers program outcome study that lacks a
control group, which threat is most likely to inflate reported weight-loss results?
[ ] A. History effects from seasonal weight fluctuation
[ ] B. Regression to the mean among participants with extreme baseline BMI
[ ] C. Instrumentation decay of digital scales
[ ] D. Maturation of participants over a one-month period
CORRECT: B. Regression to the mean among participants with extreme baseline BMI
Regression to the mean is a major threat in single-group pre-post designs because individuals with extreme
baseline values tend to move toward the average regardless of treatment. History, instrumentation, and
short-term maturation are less likely to explain large weight-loss effects in this context.
3. Which behavioral-change construct from the Transtheoretical Model best explains why
a woman using Hers may relapse after reaching her goal weight without ongoing
maintenance support?
[ ] A. Precontemplation
[ ] B. Contemplation
[ ] C. Maintenance
[ ] D. Preparation
CORRECT: C. Maintenance
Maintenance is the stage where relapse risk is highest if support is withdrawn, as sustained behavior change
requires continued coping strategies. Precontemplation, contemplation, and preparation occur before active
weight loss and do not describe post-goal-weight relapse.
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, 4. Which finding from recent GLP-1 trials most complicates the claim that Hers'
medication-assisted weight loss is sustainable after discontinuation?
[ ] A. Rapid regain of a substantial portion of lost weight within one year of stopping
[ ] B. Permanent reduction in resting metabolic rate
[ ] C. Development of tolerance requiring indefinite dose escalation
[ ] D. Complete resolution of cardiovascular risk factors
CORRECT: A. Rapid regain of a substantial portion of lost weight within one year of stopping
Landmark STEP and SURMOUNT extension studies show that a large proportion of lost weight is regained
within a year after stopping GLP-1 therapy, undermining sustainability claims. Permanent metabolic
reduction, tolerance, and complete risk-factor resolution are not the primary documented findings.
5. A Christian university health program wants to adapt Hers' behavioral tools. Which
modification best aligns with a faith-integrated approach to weight wellness?
[ ] A. Replacing all clinical monitoring with prayer journals
[ ] B. Adding spiritual disciplines as complementary coping resources within evidence-based behavioral
therapy
[ ] C. Eliminating GLP-1 options to avoid any medical intervention
[ ] D. Requiring church attendance as a condition for program participation
CORRECT: B. Adding spiritual disciplines as complementary coping resources within
evidence-based behavioral therapy
Faith-integrated programs should complement, not replace, evidence-based behavioral and clinical care;
adding spiritual disciplines as coping resources supports holistic wellness. The other options either remove
necessary clinical components or impose coercive requirements.
6. In a cost-effectiveness analysis of Hers versus a community-based lifestyle program,
which metric best captures value from a public-health payer perspective?
[ ] A. Cost per pound lost at 12 weeks
[ ] B. Cost per quality-adjusted life-year gained
[ ] C. Monthly subscription fee per user
[ ] D. Number of app downloads
CORRECT: B. Cost per quality-adjusted life-year gained
Cost per QALY is the standard metric for comparing health interventions because it integrates both quantity
and quality of life. Cost per pound, subscription fees, and downloads do not reflect long-term health value.
7. Which ethical concern is most salient when a telehealth weight-loss service markets
GLP-1 medications directly to women via social media?
[ ] A. Potential undermining of informed consent through promotional framing
HIGHP - Page 3 of 17
Hers (Weight Loss for Women) | Weight
Loss & Wellness Program Analysis |
2026/2027 Updated | Liberty University
Practice Question Bank & Answer Rationale
THIS PACK CONTAINS
49 exam-style multiple-choice questions. Each question includes the correct answer and a complete rationale
for focused revision.
COVERAGE
This exam evaluates graduate-level analysis of the Hers weight-loss program for women within the broader
context of commercial wellness interventions, evidence-based obesity management, and Christian-informed
health promotion. Students must apply behavioral, pharmacological, and program-evaluation frameworks to
critique the Hers model and its 2026/2027 positioning.
STUDY GUIDE
Recommended duration: 3 hours. Passing target: 80% (B- or higher).
HIGHP - Page 1 of 17
,1. A wellness director is comparing Hers to traditional commercial programs. Which
feature most clearly distinguishes Hers from legacy programs such as Weight Watchers in
the 2026 market?
[ ] A. Mandatory weekly in-person group meetings
[ ] B. Direct-to-consumer telehealth prescribing of GLP-1 medications
[ ] C. Exclusive reliance on calorie-counting mobile apps
[ ] D. Requirement of physician referral for enrollment
CORRECT: B. Direct-to-consumer telehealth prescribing of GLP-1 medications
Hers is a telehealth-first platform that integrates prescription GLP-1 medications with behavioral support, a
model distinct from legacy programs that emphasize in-person meetings or app-based tracking. Options A, C,
and D describe older or non-prescription models and do not reflect Hers' core service.
2. When evaluating the internal validity of a Hers program outcome study that lacks a
control group, which threat is most likely to inflate reported weight-loss results?
[ ] A. History effects from seasonal weight fluctuation
[ ] B. Regression to the mean among participants with extreme baseline BMI
[ ] C. Instrumentation decay of digital scales
[ ] D. Maturation of participants over a one-month period
CORRECT: B. Regression to the mean among participants with extreme baseline BMI
Regression to the mean is a major threat in single-group pre-post designs because individuals with extreme
baseline values tend to move toward the average regardless of treatment. History, instrumentation, and
short-term maturation are less likely to explain large weight-loss effects in this context.
3. Which behavioral-change construct from the Transtheoretical Model best explains why
a woman using Hers may relapse after reaching her goal weight without ongoing
maintenance support?
[ ] A. Precontemplation
[ ] B. Contemplation
[ ] C. Maintenance
[ ] D. Preparation
CORRECT: C. Maintenance
Maintenance is the stage where relapse risk is highest if support is withdrawn, as sustained behavior change
requires continued coping strategies. Precontemplation, contemplation, and preparation occur before active
weight loss and do not describe post-goal-weight relapse.
HIGHP - Page 2 of 17
, 4. Which finding from recent GLP-1 trials most complicates the claim that Hers'
medication-assisted weight loss is sustainable after discontinuation?
[ ] A. Rapid regain of a substantial portion of lost weight within one year of stopping
[ ] B. Permanent reduction in resting metabolic rate
[ ] C. Development of tolerance requiring indefinite dose escalation
[ ] D. Complete resolution of cardiovascular risk factors
CORRECT: A. Rapid regain of a substantial portion of lost weight within one year of stopping
Landmark STEP and SURMOUNT extension studies show that a large proportion of lost weight is regained
within a year after stopping GLP-1 therapy, undermining sustainability claims. Permanent metabolic
reduction, tolerance, and complete risk-factor resolution are not the primary documented findings.
5. A Christian university health program wants to adapt Hers' behavioral tools. Which
modification best aligns with a faith-integrated approach to weight wellness?
[ ] A. Replacing all clinical monitoring with prayer journals
[ ] B. Adding spiritual disciplines as complementary coping resources within evidence-based behavioral
therapy
[ ] C. Eliminating GLP-1 options to avoid any medical intervention
[ ] D. Requiring church attendance as a condition for program participation
CORRECT: B. Adding spiritual disciplines as complementary coping resources within
evidence-based behavioral therapy
Faith-integrated programs should complement, not replace, evidence-based behavioral and clinical care;
adding spiritual disciplines as coping resources supports holistic wellness. The other options either remove
necessary clinical components or impose coercive requirements.
6. In a cost-effectiveness analysis of Hers versus a community-based lifestyle program,
which metric best captures value from a public-health payer perspective?
[ ] A. Cost per pound lost at 12 weeks
[ ] B. Cost per quality-adjusted life-year gained
[ ] C. Monthly subscription fee per user
[ ] D. Number of app downloads
CORRECT: B. Cost per quality-adjusted life-year gained
Cost per QALY is the standard metric for comparing health interventions because it integrates both quantity
and quality of life. Cost per pound, subscription fees, and downloads do not reflect long-term health value.
7. Which ethical concern is most salient when a telehealth weight-loss service markets
GLP-1 medications directly to women via social media?
[ ] A. Potential undermining of informed consent through promotional framing
HIGHP - Page 3 of 17
