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It is noted that the Department of Nutrition of the University of Valle, in
FIGURE 1
conjunction with the Harvard School of Public Health, is presently studying the
development of food protein supplements from locally grown vegetable products.
The essential functions of such a food research institute and
needs of a food laboratory are listed in Appendix IV. This list should be con-
GUAJIRAJ
sidered minimal. Other equipment would be found necessary as research programs
ATLANTICO
RICHACH
Banco Alicia
develop.
SANTA MA
Banco deily
BARRANQUILLAS
ATLANTICO RSobama
co de Quitasueno
10. A School of Home Economics should be established, possibly within
OCEANO
CARTAGE
Banco de Serrana
the National University, to provide graduates for youth work, school programs
and home demonstration projects in conjunction with the program in nutrition edu-
Cayos do Roncador
1. de Providencia
cation.
El Carmen
MAGDALENA
NO ATLANTICO
I. de San Andres
95 1 500 000
pLorica corozal
"Cayes You Alburquerque
500 000 8"
panded.
11. Training of agricultural scientists should be encouraged and ex-
PANAMA
ORDOBA
ABOLIVAR
mbira SANTANDER
VENEZUELA
12. Better coordination of existing agricultural development programs,
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official and semiofficial, should be established
capital de la Republica
13. Attention should be given to strengthening public confidence in
ARAUCA
Poblaciones
errocarriles
quality control and enforcement programs for feeds, fertilizers and agricultural
PACIFICO
ANTIOQUIA
SANTANDER
Pobrio Barrio San /Soco
ARAUCA
Limite Internacional
Limite Departamental
chemicals by vigorous administration of present policies and extension of these
policies where needed to assure provision of reliable sources of agricultural
supplies .
BOYAC
. The food processing industry should be strengthened by:
VICHADA
a. The development of quality grading systems for raw products
as a basis for purchases and payment. Such standards create an incentive for
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TOLIMA
production of high quality by producers.
b. Establishment of effective Government regulations for purity
of processed foods. Safe, wholesome food is important for the health of the
people as well as for the protection of reputable producers.
c. Development of a can manufacturing industry, which would re-
VAUPES
lieve the food processors of such problems as obtaining tin plate, fabricating
and enameling cans, obtaining proper closures, etc.
CAQUETA
The construction of additional processing and storage facilities
PUTUMAYO
near the source of raw material supplies. For example, the establishment of meat
ECUADOR
processing plants in the areas of cattle production would eliminate great losses
in quantity and quality of meat incurred during transportation to market. Invest-
BRASIL
ment of capital in equipment for the catching, freezing and canning of fish should
MAPA
be encouraged in order to take advantage of the abundant supply of this great food
DE LA
REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA
AMAZONAS
resource in Colombia.
Elaborado por el
INSTITUTO GEOGRAFICO DE COLOMBIA
"Agustin Codazzi"
para el Instituto Colombiano de Opinion Publica.
PERU
OCEANO
1/ In March of 1961 the American Can Company announced its plans to establish a
PACIFICO
factory for the production of cans in Barranquilla.
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