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Inventories (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Finished goods available for resale | ||
| Total | $ 247,696 | $ 182,467 |
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Weight Management, Targeted Nutrition and Energy, Sports and Fitness [Member]
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| Finished goods available for resale | ||
| Total | 223,500 | 159,400 |
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Outer Nutrition [Member]
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| Finished goods available for resale | ||
| Total | 11,100 | 9,700 |
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Literature, Promotional and Others [Member]
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| Finished goods available for resale | ||
| Total | $ 13,100 | $ 13,400 |
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Carrying amount (lower of cost or market) as of the balance sheet date of inventories less all valuation and other allowances. Excludes noncurrent inventory balances (expected to remain on hand past one year or one operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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