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For questions 1-10, refer to this data set BMI (body mass in…

For questions 1-10, refer to this data set BMI (body mass index) is a calculation that estimates how much body fat a person has based on their weight and height. The doctor checks BMI at all routine checkups in pediatric patients. Over several visits, the doctor is able to track your growth pattern. Data provided here has BMI data for kids 10- 18 yrs old. In addition, column D provides biological gender data (1= male, 2= female), column C has blood pressure category (1 = normal, 2 = pre-hypertensive, 3 = hypertensive). Categorize the variables presented in this data set; 1. Gender [a] 2. Blood pressure category ( 1= normal, 2= pre-hypertensive, 3= hypertensive) [b] 3. Age [c] 4. BMI in kg/m^2 [d] 5. If we categorize BMI as described below; what type of data does that represent? [e] Underweight: BMI is below the 5th percentile age, gender, and height. Healthy weight: BMI is equal to or greater than the 5th percentile and less than the 85th percentile for age, gender, and height. Overweight: BMI is at or above the 85th percentile but less than the 95th percentile for age, gender, and height. Obese: BMI is at or above the 95th percentile for age, gender, and height. 6. Left ventricular mass (LVM) in grams [f]