Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Segment Information (Details 2)

 v2.3.0.11
Segment Information (Details 2) (USD $)
In Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Net sales by product line        
Net sales $ 879,654 $ 688,806 $ 1,674,750 $ 1,307,439
Weight Management [Member]
       
Net sales by product line        
Net sales 552,300 430,500 1,050,900 817,700
Targeted Nutrition [Member]
       
Net sales by product line        
Net sales 197,300 159,800 377,500 298,400
Energy, Sports and Fitness [Member]
       
Net sales by product line        
Net sales 43,400 30,100 78,900 55,900
Outer Nutrition [Member]
       
Net sales by product line        
Net sales 37,000 31,000 73,600 62,000
Literature, Promotional and other [Member]
       
Net sales by product line        
Net sales $ 49,700 $ 37,400 $ 93,900 $ 73,400