Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Segment Information (Details 2)

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Segment Information (Details 2) (USD $)
In Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Net sales by product line        
Net sales $ 895,218 $ 688,431 $ 2,569,968 $ 1,995,870
Weight Management [Member]
        
Net sales by product line        
Net sales 560,100 428,100 1,611,000 1,245,800
Targeted Nutrition [Member]
        
Net sales by product line        
Net sales 205,300 160,400 582,800 458,900
Energy, Sports and Fitness [Member]
        
Net sales by product line        
Net sales 45,700 31,900 124,600 87,800
Outer Nutrition [Member]
        
Net sales by product line        
Net sales 35,400 30,200 109,000 92,200
Literature, Promotional and other [Member]
        
Net sales by product line        
Net sales $ 48,700 $ 37,800 $ 142,600 $ 111,200