Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Segment Information (Details 2)

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Segment Information (Details 2) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Sep. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Sep. 30, 2010
Jun. 30, 2010
Mar. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Net sales by product line                      
Net sales $ 884,500 $ 895,200 $ 879,700 $ 795,100 $ 738,400 $ 688,400 $ 688,800 $ 618,600 $ 3,454,537 $ 2,734,226 $ 2,324,577
Weight Management [Member]
                     
Net sales by product line                      
Net sales                 2,158,700 1,698,900 1,464,800
Targeted Nutrition [Member]
                     
Net sales by product line                      
Net sales                 789,600 629,200 493,700
Energy, Sports and Fitness [Member]
                     
Net sales by product line                      
Net sales                 169,800 121,300 98,700
Outer Nutrition [Member]
                     
Net sales by product line                      
Net sales                 147,800 127,500 128,300
Literature, Promotional and Others [Member]
                     
Net sales by product line                      
Net sales                 $ 188,600 $ 157,300 $ 139,100