Weight that is higher than what is considered as a healthy weight for a given height is described as overweight or obese. Body Mass Index, or BMI, is used as a screening tool for overweight or obesity. If your BMI is less than 18.5, it falls within the underweight range. 2  If your BMI is 18.5 to 24.9, it falls within the normal or healthy weight range. 3  If your BMI is 25.0 to 29.9, it falls within the overweight range. 4  If your BMI is 30.0 or higher, it falls within the obese range.
Choice Neighborhoods. In October 2012, RRHA was awarded a Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Using this grant, RRHA worked with residents and other community stakeholders to create a Transformation Plan for Loudon-Melrose/Shenandoah West.
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program allows you to choose your own rental unit anywhere in the NRHA seven-county region. The landlord must agree to be a participant in the program and sign a contract with the Housing Authority. The rental unit must then pass a Housing Authority inspection, and the Housing Authority must approve the rent charged by the landlord as a reasonable rent. Thre are two types of Section 8 assistance available through NRHA-tenant-based and project-based.