Segment Information (Details 2) (USD $)
In Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Net sales by product line | ||||
Net sales | $ 879,654 | $ 688,806 | $ 1,674,750 | $ 1,307,439 |
Weight Management [Member]
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Net sales by product line | ||||
Net sales | 552,300 | 430,500 | 1,050,900 | 817,700 |
Targeted Nutrition [Member]
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Net sales by product line | ||||
Net sales | 197,300 | 159,800 | 377,500 | 298,400 |
Energy, Sports and Fitness [Member]
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Net sales by product line | ||||
Net sales | 43,400 | 30,100 | 78,900 | 55,900 |
Outer Nutrition [Member]
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Net sales by product line | ||||
Net sales | 37,000 | 31,000 | 73,600 | 62,000 |
Literature, Promotional and other [Member]
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Net sales by product line | ||||
Net sales | $ 49,700 | $ 37,400 | $ 93,900 | $ 73,400 |