By definition we have to:
Self care is one that involves activities related to personal hygiene, food, personal hygiene and clothing.
There are many purposes for the education of personal care.
Between them we have:
1) Prevent the passage of germs and bacteria in the body, through personal hygiene.
2) Prevent diseases related to overweight, diabetes, cardiovascular, among others. For this, good daily eating is required.
3) Search the psychological and social health of the human. For this, we have an education related to good dress and personal hygiene.