About Me
Compassionate, expert support for weaning, fussy eating, and sensory feeding challenges
Hi, I’m Dr Kirsty Porter!
Paediatric Dietitian, researcher, and mum-approved food enthusiast. I founded Nutrition4Kids in 2019 to help families make feeding easier, calmer, and more enjoyable. With over 16 years of experience across the NHS, private practice, and research, I truly understand how overwhelming mealtimes can feel for parents.
Whether you’re starting solids, managing a beige-food-loving toddler, or supporting a sensory eater, I’m here to help you feel confident and supported every step of the way.
Awards I have won
I am honoured to have received multiple awards over the past year recognising my work in paediatric nutrition, including:
- Paediatric Nutrition Professional of the Year – CN Awards
- Social Media Personality of the Year – CN Awards
Paediatric Nutrition Innovator of the Year (UK) – Parent and Baby Awards
Excellence Award in Sensory Feeding Support (UK) – Parent and Baby Awards
- Best Specialist Paediatric Nutrition Service (UK) – Parent and Baby Awards
- Paediatric Dietitian of the Year – Global Awards
- Paediatric Dietitian of the Year- Fitness and Nutrition Awards
So when I support families today, I genuinely get it. I know how real the worries feel and how transformative small, calm changes can be.
There’s no one-size-fits-all feeding advice — every child is unique.
My Story
I grew up on a farm in Co. Down, Northern Ireland — feeding lambs and baking in my grandmothers’ kitchens.
One taught me how to make the best homemade treats, the other how to cook nourishing family meals. That’s where my love for food — and understanding how it brings people together — truly began.
Read My Story
What most people don’t know is that I was a fussy eater myself as a child. I struggled with textures, avoided certain foods, and often felt overwhelmed at mealtimes. Over time, with patience, support, and lots of gentle exposure, I learned to enjoy a much wider range of foods.
So when I support families today, I genuinely get it. I know how real the worries feel and how transformative small, calm changes can be.
Academic &
Professional Background
Alongside my clinical work, I’m actively involved in research and teaching. I previously taught at the University of Nottingham and now contribute to research and education at Ulster University, ensuring the guidance I share is grounded in the latest evidence. My work has also been recognised through several national and global awards in paediatric nutrition, reflecting my commitment to calm, practical, evidence-based support for families.
Qualifications & Training
PhD in Public Health Nutrition
Ulster University
Masters in Clinical Research
University of Southampton
BSc in Dietetics
Ulster University
Accreditations
Registered with the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
I’m registered with both the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
The BDA is the professional body for dietitians in the UK, and the HCPC is the regulatory organisation that ensures dietitians meet strict standards for training, professionalism, and safe practice.
This means you can feel confident that the support and advice you receive is evidence-based, ethical, and delivered by a fully regulated healthcare professional.
Our Promise
Parents are often overwhelmed with advice, and not all of it is helpful.
My goal is to cut through the noise with clear, compassionate, evidence-based support that helps you feel capable and reassured.