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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 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]                      
Net Sales $ 1,268,900 $ 1,213,500 $ 1,219,200 $ 1,123,600 $ 1,059,300 $ 1,016,900 $ 1,031,900 $ 964,200 $ 4,825,308 $ 4,072,330 $ 3,454,537
Operating Segments [Member] | Weight Management [Member]
                     
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]                      
Net Sales                 3,063,700 2,554,900 2,158,700
Operating Segments [Member] | Targeted Nutrition [Member]
                     
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]                      
Net Sales                 1,109,900 944,800 789,600
Operating Segments [Member] | Energy, Sports and Fitness [Member]
                     
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]                      
Net Sales                 254,500 209,400 169,800
Operating Segments [Member] | Outer Nutrition [Member]
                     
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]                      
Net Sales                 157,200 146,300 147,800
Operating Segments [Member] | Literature, Promotional and Other [Member]
                     
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]                      
Net Sales                 $ 240,000 $ 216,900 $ 188,600