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Segment Information - Schedule of Entity-Wide Information, Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services (Detail)

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Segment Information - Schedule of Entity-Wide Information, Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]    
Net sales $ 1,262,649 $ 1,123,647
Weight Management [Member]
   
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]    
Net sales 807,600 711,600
Targeted Nutrition [Member]
   
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]    
Net sales 284,000 256,900
Energy, Sports and Fitness [Member]
   
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]    
Net sales 66,700 58,300
Outer Nutrition [Member]
   
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]    
Net sales 39,700 38,200
Literature, promotional and other [Member]
   
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]    
Net sales $ 64,600 $ 58,600