Problem: Which of the following best describes the influence of role modeling by family members on the development of eating disorders? Role modeling is only influential if done by an older sibling or cousin; there is no risk when a parent is the one who diets. Role modeling of a thin body image is only influential during early and middle childhood; there is no risk at other ages. Family members who diet implicitly model a thin body image ideal which, if internalized by others, contributes to body dissatisfaction and risk for eating disorders.