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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 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]        
Net Sales $ 1,219,239 $ 1,031,948 $ 2,342,886 $ 1,996,123
Operating Segments [Member] | Weight Management [Member]
       
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]        
Net Sales 778,200 646,800 1,489,800 1,248,600
Operating Segments [Member] | Targeted Nutrition [Member]
       
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]        
Net Sales 277,500 241,000 534,400 465,900
Operating Segments [Member] | Energy, Sports and Fitness [Member]
       
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]        
Net Sales 65,100 52,500 123,400 100,600
Operating Segments [Member] | Outer Nutrition [Member]
       
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]        
Net Sales 37,800 37,700 76,000 74,400
Operating Segments [Member] | Literature, promotional and other [Member]
       
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]        
Net Sales $ 60,600 $ 53,900 $ 119,300 $ 106,600