10/09/2026
Weight Stigma Awareness Week 2026 ๐
A time to remember that:
โ Weight stigma causes harm and disengagement from healthcare
๐ซถ Every body is deserving of care, respect and healthcare that meets their needs
๐ป All people deserve to experience joy and live a full life in the body they have
[Image Descriptions: Slide 1: Title slide for Weight Stigma Awareness Week 2026 carousel. The Pod Dietetics logo appears in the top left with an image of a close-up image of measuring tape wrapped around a person's wrist, highlighting themes of weight stigma and harm. Slide 2: What Is Weight Stigma? Infographic explaining weight stigma and its impacts, alongside a research quote linking weight stigma with adverse health outcomes. Slide 3: What Do We Believe? Inclusive movement class featuring people with diverse body sizes and abilities. The slide highlights equitable, person-centred healthcare and Pod Dietetics' commitment to HAESยฎ principles. Slide 4: The Power of Fat Joy. Fat person playing in shallow ocean water at the beach. The slide celebrates the 2026 theme of fat joy, visibility, belonging, creativity, and the right to live fully without apology.]