1 Each additional ounce will cost $0.22 (up one cent from 2014). 2  Postcard rates will increase by one cent to $0.35 from $0.34. 3  Media Mail will see an increase of 6.2% in 2015. 4  Rates will start at $2.72 (1 lb.), up $0.03 compared to 2014.
Vitamins and minerals are nutrients that the body requires to function properly. Vitamins can be fat-soluble or water-soluble. The fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E, and K. Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in fat and are stored in the body.
Unlike protein, carbohydrates and fats, vitamins do not yield usable energy when broken down - they are truly calorie free. However, they assist the enzymes that release energy from carbohydrates, proteins and fats, while providing no energy themselves. This does not mean vitamins are not important! Although the vitamins themselves don't provide energy, many are required for chemical reactions that do produce energy. In this sense, vitamins can give you energy. Vitamins are substances the body needs in small amounts to support most body functions and prevent disease.