International No Diet Day observed on May 6

Exam-focused facts from the 9 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

International No Diet Day (INDD) is observed annually on May 6 to focus on body acceptance and a healthy lifestyle.
The day was created by Mary Evans Young, the director of the group Diet Breakers, and first celebrated in the United Kingdom (UK) in 1992.
In 1993, the observance became international with support from feminist groups in India, United States, Canada, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, and Israel.
The symbol of the observance is a light blue ribbon.
INDD aims to raise awareness of weight discrimination, fat phobia, sizism, and the potential dangers of commercial diet plans.