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.
Vitamin and minerals can play a role for diagnosed deficiencies, which are not uncommon in older people as they may eat less, or have digestion issues due to illness or medication. But for otherwise healthy people, vitamins and minerals cannot compensate for a poor diet, and can also be expensive.